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The Biggest Loser to have an NFL themed episode September 20th

'Biggest Loser' to feature Drew Brees, Tim Tebow, and Eric Dickerson for NFL-themed episode -- EXCLUSIVE
by Dan Snierson
Categories: EW Exclusive, Reality TV, Scoop, Television, TV Biz, TV Scoop
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Image Credit: Trae Patton/NBC; Adam Rose/NBC
Are you ready some football on The Biggest Loser? The Oct. 4 episode of NBC’s weight-loss competition series will feature appearances by a handful of NFL players, including New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, and Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson, EW has learned. Some of the athletes will be seen competing against the contestants in a throwing contest, while others help the pound shedders with their “Last Chance Workout” before that week’s weigh-in. “It’s not just some great athlete coming out and saying ‘Hey, look at me!’” says BL exec producer Todd Lubin. “We actually get to their stories — and these NFL guys have unbelievable stories. Drew had a major debilitating injury, came back and won a Super Bowl, so his message was, ‘Whatever the adversity is, you’ve got to fight through it.’” Lubin also quips: “It’s a good chance to get the men to watch Biggest Loser alongside their wives.”

The show has previously featured such NFL stars as Steve Young, Jerry Rice, Kurt Warner, and Rod Woodson. The season 12 premiere, with new trainers Anna Kournikova and Dolvett Quince, airs Sept. 20.